Suggested Workout

Well, I haven't received my acceptance letter, but they say I have a pretty good chance of getting in. I've been working out, using the workout plan they gave me in the candidate's handbook thing. However, I was wondering if you guys had anything that was better to do, if there is one. Just trying to get in shape as best I can before BCT.

I think the biggest factor you need to worry about is the running. If you're not from a place with a high elevation like CO (like me from CA), you should probably work a lot on running. For me, I try to average about 2 - 3 miles a day doing a variety of track running/hills/etc. I hear that the Colorado elevation KILLS, so that is something I try to work on more in comparison to lifting/pushups/pullups/etc.

I'm a preppie right now. The first two quarters, we were running on average of 6 miles/day. Being a Californian and all, I don't think 2-3 miles of running on a lower elevation state would cut it. But, then again, that's just me. For summer, while at California, I plan on running marathon length runs with circuit training (LOTS of push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups) before entering BCT.

That's one set. I do it for a total of 3 sets. Sometimes, I challenge myself to do 4 sets. It definitely help me with the PFT (the Physical Fitness Test you will be taking up here as a cadet at USAFA). As of right now I can pass it with no problem.

I do this on Mon-Wed-Fri. I run in between.

It might be hard to start with 15 reps for each. I started with 10 reps each when first introduced to this. This was made by my friend up here.

heh I've been enlisted prior to this for 2 years and before that I was in college for 1 year. I've been out of school for awhile. When I took the placement exam upon getting here, I was so glad I chose the Prep school route

You lay on your back. Arms straight up, over your head. Keep your elbows straight. Legs and knees straight. Feet together. The goal is to touch your feet with your hands by keeping both arms and legs straight. Both ends of your body (legs and arms) will go up at the same time. It will look like your trying to make the shape of a "V" with your body. Hence the name V-ups.

You lay on your back. Arms straight up, over your head. Keep your elbows straight. Legs and knees straight. Feet together. The goal is to touch your feet with your hands by keeping both arms and legs straight. Both ends of your body (legs and arms) will go up at the same time. It will look like your trying to make the shape of a "V" with your body. Hence the name V-ups.